I am always amazed that my colleagues have not shared my excitement about Voicethread as a potential tool for communication and collaboration.  What is Voicethread?  Upload a stimulus image, slideshow, document or video clip, post a provocative question, then have students respond, either in text or verbally.

Here’s a short introduction to creating a Voicethread:

I am delighted to learn that Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia is embracing Voicethread, integrating it into the learning management system, iLearn, as a tool for collaboration and asynchronous chat.

Read more at http://teche.ltc.mq.edu.au/human-science/ilearn-goodbye-wimba-voiceboards-hello-voicethread/